Daniel Cerdas Sandí
Daniel Cerdas (he/him) is a political scientist with a Master’s in Sociology and a Ph.D. in Social Science Research. He has over a decade of experience as a research and policy analyst, working at the intersection of labour rights and public policy. His work has focused on freedom of association, collective bargaining, international labour standards, gender equity, and informal work. Daniel has held roles with governments, unions, and international organizations, and is committed to advancing inclusive, evidence-based policy. At the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-Nova Scotia (CCPA-NS), Daniel contributes to key projects including the Living Wage Reports for Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island; the Nova Scotia Productivity Report; the Nova Scotia Alternative Budget; and research on precarious work in the province.

The lived experience of workers reveals how far we still are from achieving decent and stable work for all.

We analyzed the main provincial tax measures introduced in budget 2025-26 and in budget 2026-27.

The Nova Scotia government has announced that employers will have to pay minimum wage workers 50 cents more per hour in 2026, with a 25-cent…

Labour Day is a time to reflect on working conditions and the vital role workers play in our society.

Halifax/Kjipuktuk— The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-Nova Scotia released the 2025 Living Wages Report for Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island, providing…
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